Morning news brief: Trump fires 2,000 USAID employees; three years of Russia-Ukraine war, and more

The Donald Trump administration announced to eliminate around 2,000 USAID employees while placing a handful of them across the world on paid leave on Sunday (Feb 23).

Video shows the moment an American Airlines AAL.O flight from New York to New Delhi carrying 199 passengers plus crew members being escorted by military jets and being diverted to Rome on Sunday afternoon following an "alleged bomb scare". 

India captain Rohit Sharma played down concerns over his fitness following his team’s six-wicket win against Pakistan in a crucial Champions Trophy Group A match on Sunday (Feb 23).

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Trump fires 2,000 USAID employees, sends several on paid leave via notice

The Donald Trump administration announced to eliminate around 2,000 US Agency for International Development (USAID) employees, while placing a handful of them across the world on paid leave on Sunday (Feb 23).

Video shows Italian jets escorting Delhi-bound flight to Rome: Here's what we know

Video shows the moment an American Airlines AAL.O flight from New York to New Delhi carrying 199 passengers plus crew members being escorted by military jets and being diverted to Rome on Sunday afternoon following an "alleged bomb scare". 

Champions Trophy 2025 | Rohit clears air on fitness: 'Hamstring's okay for now'

India captain Rohit Sharma played down concerns over his fitness following his team’s six-wicket win against Pakistan in a crucial Champions Trophy Group A match on Sunday (Feb 23).

Maha Kumbh 2025: Over dozen FIRs filed against 140 social media accounts for 'misleading content'

At least 140 social media handles have come under scrutiny for posting "misleading content" on the ongoing Maha Kumbh festival in India's Prayagraj. 

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